K8s (Kubernetes)

Kubernetes, often called K8s, is an open-source platform for managing and orchestrating containerized applications. Think of containers as lightweight packages that hold everything an application needs to run. K8s helps automate the deployment, scaling, and management of these containers, making it easier for developers to build and run applications efficiently. It manages resources intelligently, ensuring that applications remain available and can adapt to changing demands, much like a traffic manager directing vehicles smoothly through intersections. Overall, Kubernetes simplifies the complexities of running applications across clusters of computers.